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A62925 1. Dr. Tonges relation of the general massacre intended and plotted by the Papists: 2. Brought into Parliament by his direction and assistance: 3. Near the time of their prorogation, about the 22th. of June, 1678. by Richard Greene of Dilwin, in the county of Hereford, who first informed the doctor it. Tonge, Ezerel, 1621-1680.; Tong, William, 1662-1727, attributed name.; Greene, Richard, 17th cent. 1679 (1679) Wing T1881; ESTC R219329 16,080 8

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